Police have launched an investigation after masked men fired shots over the coffin of a hunger striker's mother in Co Derry.

Masked men were filmed firing shots over the coffin of Peggy O'Hara on Wednesday evening in Derry.

Peggy O'Hara, whose son Patsy died on hunger strike in the Maze Prison in 1981, died suddenly at the age of 86 on Monday morning.

A video posted online shows a volley of shots being fired over Ms O'Hara's coffin.

Late on Wednesday night, the PSNI in Derry confirmed officers were aware of footage showing shots being fired by masked men in the street on Wednesday, July 15.

A spokesman said enquiries into this were ongoing.

Last night the DUP's Foyle MLA Gary Middleton said: "The PSNI must take action against those involved in the dissident republican act of terror tonight.

"It is unacceptable that masked gunmen are brandishing weapons and firing shots in broad daylight on our streets.

"I will be asking the PSNI what evidence they have of the act and what steps they are taking to rid our streets of these people who are committed to glorifying and spreading terror throughout the Province.

"It's evident from several photographs that an elected representative was also in attendance during this display of terrorism.

"I trust Londonderry and Strabane council will also investigate the councillor who witnessed the shots being fired. Elected representatives take a pledge to oppose all forms of terrorism."